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Agave ocahui var. longifolia
Gentry
The less attractive variation of these two Agaves. With large, teethless leaves which bend like a tuft of grass main wind direction. Can become big. Prefers limestone and lots of wind. Rarely seen in cultur
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Basic Data
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Subgenus |
Littaea |
Section |
Inermes |
Diameter |
up to 160cm |
Inflorescence |
300-400cm |
Flower Color |
yellow |
Flowering Time |
April - May |
Reproduction |
very rarely suckers, seed |
Common Name |
Ocahui, Ojahui, Amolillo |
Natural Location
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Occurrence |
Sonora |
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Sharp-edged limestone massifs and vertical cliffs in mountains of volcanic origin, coll in the winter, a lot of water in late summer, lots of wind |
Remarks
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Status unclear, probably subspecies
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Easily distinguishable species
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Adult
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Inflorescence
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Flower
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Various
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Various
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Various
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Indoor Summer
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Exposition |
sunny to half shady |
Watering |
plenty |
Indoor Winter
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Temperature |
keep over 12°C / 54°F |
Soil |
keep moderately moist |
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